On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at approximately 9:16 p.m. Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle crash on Kirby Avenue, north of Stockwell Road in Redding Township. Initial reports indicated a vehicle with one occupant trapped inside and another occupant who had been ejected.Deputies from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office responded Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorNew season.Same goals.That’s the case for Saugatuck and head coach Kevin Tringali.“We’re really proud of what we’ve built around here and we look forward to continue to compete for championships,” Tringali said.Saugatuck enters the 2025-26 campaign having won the past two divisional title in addition to claiming a district title last year.“We Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditor‘Tis the season when many Michiganians flee to Florida. Who can blame us? Ice and snow vs. sunshine and warmth? No brainer.One problem: Floridians live in Florida. Lately they’ve been restless. In this last month:
The Saugatuck-Douglas Rotary Club’s annual Turkey Trot Saturday drew more than 100 walkers and runners, most in costumes, to enjoy 3.1 miles in brisk sunshine and raise funds for Christian Neighbors. Wicks Park Bar & Grille hosted festivities for the day. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council’s first meeting Monday in the new city hall saw members set a 6-month deadline for a homeowner to get rid of a wooden flower bed.Planning and zoning administrator Sean Homyen told council staff this fall received a complaint about the bed at 89 S. Washington St. being within the public Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” was originally recorded by Perry Como in 1951.Nearly three-quarters of a century later, that classic holiday tune could be the theme for Plainwell and Otsego beginning Friday, Dec. 5.The City of Plainwell will host its annual Light Up the Night tree-lighting Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Music lovers, mark you calendars for Thursday, Dec. 4.That’s when professional soprano saxophonist Dr. Chris Creviston will join the Otsego High School band—under the direction of band director Mitch Piersma—for a very special performance.Creviston and the OHS band will be premiering a piece from composer Mischa Zupko titled “Azure Sky” before Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANNew.That just might be the word of the season for Allegan under the guidance of first-year coach Ernie Ramirez.“We lost six seniors out of eight varsity players from last year, so the majority of the players are new to the varsity level,” Ramirez said. “There’s also a new coach with a Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOLLAND—Wayland senior Laney Wolf ended her high school swimming career the same way she started it.As a state champion.Wolf, who won two individual Division 3 state titles as a freshman and another as a sophomore, took home the top prize in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 50.6 at the Read More…
Even those closest to me don’ know that I am a time traveler and world adventurer. I don’t talk much about it because some of them would never understand.It began the Saturday afternoon Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel Mary Ann were looking for work.Over the years, I rode a camel with Richard Burton in Read More…